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George Bacon

George Bacon

LCMHC

North Carolina

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Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / S9005
NPI
1609599711
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Anger management
  • Self esteem support
  • Bipolar care

About George

George Bacon is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage anger, build self-esteem, and cope with bipolar disorder and addiction. He speaks English and accepts international clients.

He approaches work by treating each person as the expert on their own life. He looks for strengths that can be used to meet challenges. Sessions are collaborative and aim to build practical skills clients can use between meetings.

George has worked across a range of mood and personality concerns, including mood disorders, personality disorders, and issues linked to trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with blended family issues and disruptive behavior concerns such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps that help with motivation, confidence, and day-to-day coping. He encourages small changes that add up over time. He also helps people address drug and alcohol addiction and other addictive behaviors.

His style is straightforward and supportive. He helps people talk through problems, try new ways of handling stress, and practice different responses to anger or low mood. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How evidence-based techniques can work online

George uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common technique works on mood regulation and routines to help people manage symptoms of bipolar disorder and other mood problems; it involves identifying triggers and building predictable daily habits. Another approach focuses on managing anger and impulsive behavior by teaching strategies to pause, reframe, and respond differently in heated moments. These techniques are helpful for people who want concrete, repeatable tools to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From that conversation, he and the client choose or adapt techniques to fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed, and it can let people work with a licensed professional who is located elsewhere. Ask about current session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire to plan what will work best.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Anger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionMood disordersPersonality disorders

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does George focus on?

He works with anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, addictions, family concerns, and trauma and abuse, along with related mood and personality issues.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that emphasizes practical steps and skill building to address daily challenges.

How much experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience helping people with mood, behavior, and addiction concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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